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Temporary Protected Status Announced for Ukrainians
Last week, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the designation of Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months. A country may be
Legal resources for Ukrainians fleeing to Romania, Poland and the United States
A child protesting the war in Ukraine
Why doesn’t the Social Security Administration answer the phone?
If you live in the San Francisco Bay Area and you have tried to call a Social Security field office, it is likely that you
If I apply for DACA, will USCIS share my information with immigration enforcement?
It is often troublesome to apply for immigration benefits if you have had contact with any law enforcement agency. It is especially worrisome when applying
The best evidence to support your Social Security Disability Claim
The Social Security Administration does not tell you what the best evidence is that you can submit to support your case. In fact, they ask
Honduran Witness Protection and Its Shortcomings
I am proud to present an article by a guest blogger, Dr. Robert Kirkland. Dr. Robert Kirkland is a retired career army officer who is
Can I receive Social Security Disability benefits and Veterans’ Disability benefits at the same time?
I recently received a call from a soldier formerly stationed at Travis Air Force Base wondering whether he could collect Veterans’ Disability benefits and Social
Report on California Disability Determination Services shows failure to properly adjudicate
On May 25, 2011, the Social Security Office of Inspector General published a report entitled., “Failure to Cooperate Denials and Initial claims Backlog at the
Can I receive Social Security benefits if I have been deported?
Recently one of my colleagues asked whether his client who had been deported (now called “removal”) could receive Social Security benefits. I thought this was
Four misconceptions about the Social Security Disability “system”
I would like to share some questions posed to me over time that highlight some misconceptions we all share about how the “system” works when
How much can I earn and keep my SSI?
At lesat once a week I receive an inquiry from someone wondering if they will lose their SSI if their SSI if they work a
Double check Social Security’s denial of benefits based on your immigration status
Don’t lose hope, at least initially, if Social Security tells you that they are denying you benefits because of your immigration status. I have seen
